Stepping Out

TheatreWorks’ regional premiere of “The Mountaintop” is scheduled to run through April 7 at the Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto.

Katori Hall’s drama reimagines the events on the night before the assassination of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Anthony J. Haney directs the production, which features Adrian Roberts as King and Simone Missick as Camae.

Performances are scheduled 7:30 p.m. today; 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and April 4 and 6; and 2 p.m. Sunday and April 7. Student matinees are slated 11 a.m. Tuesday and April 4. The April 4 evening performance features a tribute to King on the anniversary of his assassination. The play includes mature language.

For tickets ($23-$73) and more information, call 463-1960 or visit theatreworks.org.